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Disabled World Community Newsletter June 15th, 2010
Information provided by Thomas C. Weiss - Published: 2010-06-15
Disabled World Community Newsletter June 15th, 2010.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Child has Aversion to Authority
By Disabled World
Oppositional defiant children show a consistent pattern of refusing to follow commands or requests by adults. These children repeatedly lose their temper, argue with adults, and refuse to comply with rules and directions. They are easily annoyed and blame others for their mistakes. Children with ODD can be manipulative and often induce discord in those around them. Commonly they can incite parents and other family members to fight with one and other rather than focus on the child, who is the source of the problem.
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Cost of Home Health Care
By Susan Slobac
The cost of home health care warrants proactive planning and should be weighed against your budget and other anticipated expenses. For a home health aide to visit just 3 times a week to provide in home care, you may have to pay nearly $18,000 a year. It is wise then, to fully understand what is involved in contracting home health services and how it impacts your finances.
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Celebrate Independence Day with Disabled Veterans - Denver Colorado
By Veterans Affairs
The Fourth of July celebration in Denver, Colorado, takes on special importance this year when more than 500 wheelchair athletes who are all military Veterans begin competition at the 30th National Veterans Wheelchair Games. The event, presented each year by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Paralyzed Veterans of America, runs July 4 through July 9.
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Wyoming Passes Fire-safe Cigarette Legislation
By NFPA
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal recently signed legislation requiring all cigarettes sold in Wyoming to meet a specific fire safety standard as of July, 2011. This marks the 50th state to pass legislation aimed at reducing the number of cigarette fires and fire fatalities. “The Wyoming fire service is pleased with the passage of this bill,” said Marlene Aitchison, fire chief for Laramie County Fire District #2 and chair of the Wyoming Fire Chiefs Association Legislative Committee.
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$2.4 Billion for Ageing and Disability Services - NSW Australia
By NSW Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care
The Keneally Government’s budget for services to people with a disability, their families and their carers and older people will eclipse $2.4 billion, up $206 million from 2009-10. NSW Minister for Ageing and Minister for Disability Services, Peter Primrose, said the massive investment reflected Labor’s spending and policy priorities outlined in Stronger Together, the NSW Government’s 10-year plan to expand services for people with a disability.
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Major Redevelopment of Riverside Centre in Orange, NSW
By Ageing, Disability and Home Care, Department of Human Services NSW
The Riverside Centre at Orange, which provides accommodation for 69 residents with an intellectual disability is to be redeveloped at a cost of $30 million. The Minister for Disability Services, Peter Primrose, said that the redevelopment, which would take three years to complete, would deliver tailored services that best meet the support needs of each resident and provide more choices for appropriate and flexible accommodation.
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Canadian Centres Awarded Stroke Distinction
By HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF CANADA
Two Canadian centres awarded Stroke Distinction - Calgary Stroke Program, Toronto Rehab earn special accreditation. Two Canadian stroke services - the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Calgary Stroke Program - are the first in Canada to earn Stroke Services Distinction from Accreditation Canada. Stroke Services Distinction is awarded to health organizations that meet or exceed the best standards of stroke care.
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Preventive Health Care - BC Medical Association - British Columbia
By BC Medical Association
Preventive health services such as smoking cessation advice and assistance, early mental health and substance abuse counselling, and influenza immunizations are the types of services that should be medically covered says the BC Medical Association in a paper released today. Nearly any medical service that prevents, delays, or reduces the impact of disease and disability can be defined as prevention.
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HHS Offers $60 Million For Health Care Review
By HHS Press Office
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced the availability of $60 million in Affordable Care Act grants to states and communities to help individuals and their caregivers better understand and navigate their health and long-term care options. Through this opportunity made possible by the Affordable Care Act HHS’ Administration on Aging (AoA) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will work collaboratively to award funds for an integrated approach that focuses on the unique needs of seniors, disabled Americans and their caregivers as they seek health care and long-term care.
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Jedi Mind Focuses Medical Division on $220 Billion Disabled Market
By Jedi Mind, Inc.
Jedi Mouse application, allows the user to navigate the computer, open and close programs, compose and send email, all with the power of their mind. Jedi Mind, Inc. (Pink Sheets: JEDM) (http://www.jedimindinc.com) has focused its Medical Applications Division on developing products for the disabled market. Yahoo's senior policy director of special communities, Alan Brightman stated, "There are about 60 million people in the U.S. who can't use a computer to get on the internet in the normal fashion.
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New Game on Facebook Helps People with Diabetes
By Facebook Game
A new game called HealthSeeker™ launched today to more than 400 million active users of Facebook(R)1 , with the goal of helping adults with specific lifestyle and nutritional challenges. While the benefits of the game are available to anyone, HealthSeeker specifically helps people with diabetes make more informed lifestyle decisions in an innovative way that complements their daily use of social media.
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Pembroke Townhouse Offers Accessible Accommodation in Ballsbridge, Dublin
By Pembroke Townhouse
Pembroke Townhouse located in Ballsbridge in Dublin Ireland is Accessible to people with disabilities seeking accommodation. Suitable for anyone looking for something friendly, authentic and Irish! Pembroke Townhouse is located in Ballsbridge in Dublin 4, only 5 minutes by taxi from the city centre / Stephen's Green / Grafton Street!
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Recognition for UK Caregivers During Carers Week
By Carers Week
Local MP Karen Lumley has teamed up with ITV’s This Morning celebrity GP, Dr Chris Steele MBE, to support this year’s Carers Week (14 – 20 June) and celebrate the contribution made by people in Redditch County and throughout the UK, who provide unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. The theme of Carers Week is ‘A Life of My Own’ with calls for greater understanding and support for the army of carers who provide vital care for their families, friends and communities.
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